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Sequencing input control stick

US7109994B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims
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Filing dateMay 20, 2003
Grant dateSep 19, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/63
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of controlling an animation character with a controller that includes determining a position of the controller and determining a current state of the animation character. A history of positions of the controller is determined and compared with a set of history patterns based upon the current state of the animation character. An animation sequence is initiated based upon any matched history patterns.

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